Gigafast PE904-R User Manual

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HomePlug Broadband Internet Router

PE904-R

User Manual

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FCC Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference.

CE Declaration of Conformity

This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022/A1 Class B, and EN 50082-1. This meets the essential protection requirements of the European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relation to electromagnetic compatibility.

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Table of Content

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Broadband Powerline Router......6

Overview..........................................................................6

Features...........................................................................7

Panel ..............................................................................10

Wire Diagram ...............................................................12

Chapter 2: Quick installs..............................................................13

Overview........................................................................13

Cable internet setup......................................................14

DSL internet setup........................................................19

Part 3 Macintosh Setup................................................21

Part 4 Powerline Setup.................................................23

Chapter 3: Basic Configuration....................................................25

Section 1 – Broadband Router Device Status .............25

Section 2 – Broadband Router Device Info.................26

Section 3 - Administration ...........................................27

Section 4 – WAN (Wide Area Network) .....................31

Section 5 – LAN (Local Area Network)......................32

Chapter 4 – Advanced Configuration...........................................34

Section 1 – Access Control..........................................34

Section 2 – MAC Filter...............................................36

Section 3 – Service Time.............................................37

Section 4 – URL Blocking ..........................................40

Section 5 – Virtual Server..........................................41

Section 6 – DMZ..........................................................42

Section 7 – Auto 2-Way Application .........................43

Section 8 – Dynamic DNS...........................................45

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Appendix A: Cabling and Pin Assignment..................................46

Appendix B: Technical Information ............................................49

Appendix C: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) .......................50

Appendix D: IP Addressing...........................................................60

What is an IP Addresses?.............................................................60

Dynamic IP Addressing................................................................60

Static IP Addressing.....................................................................60

Checking IP Address in Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP.....61

Setting IP Address on Windows 98 / SE / ME............................64

Setting IP Address on Windows 2000 / XP.................................68

Releasing and Renew IP Address in Windows 98 / SE / ME.....72

Releasing and Renew IP Address in Windows 2000 / XP..........75

Appendix E: Local Area Network................................................79

Sharing Files (Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP)........................79

Sharing Drives on Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP...............84

Accessing Other Computers Shared Files on Windows 98/SE/ME/ 2000/XP......88

Sharing Printers on Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP............91

Network Printer Installation for Windows 98/ SE / ME/ 2000 /XP ......95

Connecting to Internet on Windows 98 / SE / ME...................105

Accessing the Internet using Windows 2000 / XP....................112

Appendix F: Glossary..................................................................119

Appendix G: Warranty Info........................................................122

Appendix H: Contact Information..............................................123

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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Broadband Powerline Router

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding Gigafast PE 904R Homeplug Broadband Internet Router. Despite the fact that no one enjoys pulling Ethernet cables out of neither the box nor buying expensive cables. Users can now experience a total network solution with the Gigafast HomePlug. This product is the perfect option to connect a group of PCs to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection or to an Ethernet based Backbone (ETTH/ETTB: Ethernet to the Home/Building), while enjoying the usability with the easy to use HomePlug products. Configurable as a DHCP server, this product is the only externally recognized server device on your local area network (LAN). Thus even a non-technical person will easily configure it to meet other popular applications.

The Gigafast PE904-R Homeplug Broadband Internet Router operates on the HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0 standard, providing up to 14 Mbps bandwidth over home AC wiring. Since the home power lines are the most pervasive medium in households with multiple outlets in every room, the Homeplug Broadband Internet Router allows multiple home desktops and notebooks to be networked to share internet connection, printers, files, and play games without any additional wiring.

This product does not only provide a complete solution to share the Internet bandwidth, it also serves as an Internet Firewall to protect your LAN data from being accessed by outside intruder/hacker. Since all incoming data packets can be analyzed or monitored, all unwanted

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packets may be filtered-out and be recorded as an intrusion event. PE904-R can also be configured to block some internal LAN user’s access to the Internet for management purpose.

For security, all Gigafast HomePlug devices are equipped with 56-bit DES encryption. The private home power grid plus encryption makes HomePlug significantly more secure than competing technologies.

The Gigafast PE904-R Homeplug Broadband Internet Router is the best solution for No-New-Wires home networking. With easy Plug and Play installation, and the reliability of Gigafast Ethernet’s products, the Gigafast Homeplug Broadband Internet Router is the best solution for high speed networking.

Features

z Connects to 10/100M Broadband (cable or DSL) modem

or Ethernet backbone for Internet Surfing.

z Multiple WAN connection type:

Static IP : for lease line or router-router

interconnect.

DHCP client : for most cable modem service. PPPoE : for Dial-up ADSL service, PPTP client : for some European D ial-up ADSL

or L2-VPN application

z Equipped with a 3-port 10/100M switched Hub for LAN

users.

z DHCP Server/ DNS proxy support (can save an extra

PC/Server in LAN).

All the networked computers in LAN can retrieve TCP/IP setting (IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS)

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automatically from this device.

z Simultaneously act as both DHCP Server on the LAN and

a DHCP Clien t on the WAN for most easy application.

z Connects multiple LAN PCs to the Internet with only one

dynamic-assigned IP address (NAT mode) or a range of legal IP address (NAT/Routing mode)

z Web-based configuring

it is configurable through any networked computer’s web browsers using Internet Explorer or Netscape browser.

z Allow/Deny remote administration through WAN

connection by Web browser.

z Firewall capability to protect LAN PCs from outside

intruder access/attack.

Avoid unwanted packet from WAN (Wide A rea Net w or k) a nd provide a system event log to record intrusion information. (Date/Time, Source IP address & Port)

z Virtual Server (Port forwarding) function

Internet servers (WWW, FTP, E-mail …) in LAN could be virtually exposed to WAN for outside Internet user access. This is a useful and secure network deployment for Internet servers.

z DMZ (De-Militarized Zone) Host

Administrator can expose a host PC in LAN to the Internet without any firewall protection mechanism. This option allows a full two-way communication between the local host PC and remote Internet node. (ex. bi-directional gam e s, video/audio conferences …)

z Allows a user to have up to 14 Mbps bandwidth over

standard home power lines

z It is estimated range of 300 meters in wall power lines z There is no problem for the HomePlug passing through

circuit breaker

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z Uses IEEE802.3 computer interface z Plug-and-Play installation z Built in internal power supply

z HomePlug Powerline Specification 1. 0 c om pl i ant z 56-bit DES encryption assure data security

z Encryption done by hardware, with no sacrifice

Package Content

z One PE904-R Homeplug Broadband Internet Router z One power cable z One W arranty card z One paper manual OR manual CD

Requirement

• One Ethernet based broadband Internet connection

(Cable/ADSL modem or other router)

• Microsoft Internet Explorer browser (V.4.75 or above)

• Standard home power line wiring

• One or more HomePlug Units connected to your

computer . (For setup Powerline network )

• One PC with a network card and TCP/IP protocol stack

Installed

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Panel

Front

PWR: On – Receive power Off – Doesn’t receive power

RDY: Blinking fast – Self testing Blinking every second – Ready to Go

HP: On – Detect other HomePlug devices Off – Doesn’t detect other HomePlug devices

WAN: On – Detect Ethernet connection ( Modem, Switch, Computer…) Off – Doesn’t detect Ethernet connection

Ethernet LED 1-3: Blinking: Ethernet activity On: Detect Ethernet connection Off: Doesn’t detect Ethernet connection

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Back

3 LAN port

1 WAN port

RST: Rest Hole (Restore factory default settings)

AC power in

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Wire Diagram

• The modem should be connected to the router’s WAN port

with an Ethernet cable(Cat 5/Cat 5e)

• Power cable should be connected to the power connector at

the back of the router

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• Computers are to be connected to port 1-3 on the router

(Typically with a straight through cable Cat 5/Cat 5e)

Chapter 2: Quick installs

Overview

The following steps are setup processes for most common broadband internet service providers.

This section will be divided into three parts. Part one is for cable

internet setup, part two is for DSL internet setup and part three is for Macintosh Users.

*Note* the http://192.168.8.1 is the main console page for the PE904-

R. Internet connection is NOT Any computer that is connected to the router’s port 1-3 is capable of changing the settings on the router. It does not have to be a designated port or computer to change the settings of the router.

Before you start

Make sure the internet connection from your ISP is working. Check to see if there is a connection coming through your ISP (modem) to your computer. Also, check and see if the lights are properly on when the router is connected with the computer(s) and the modem.

required upon installation of this router.

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Cable internet setup

Section 1

1. Turn off the cable modem and the router

2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the cable modem to the WAN

port of the router

3. Connect your computers to ports 1-3(or connect using

HomePlug) with the router * if using HomePlug to connect, please make sure they all have the same network password to set on with the router

4. Power on the router

5. Power on the modem

6. Power on your computer

*Note* Make sure the WAN LED light and ports 1-3 LED lights are ON at the front panel of the router.

Section 2

1. At the desktop (Windows based Operating System). Go to

2. Your internet browser should automatically open up the

‘Start’ > ‘Run’ and input this address: press ‘enter’

‘Broadband Router’ page

http://192.168.8.1 and

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Example:

3. The password for the Administration Password is ‘admin’.

It is case sensitive so make sure the CAPS key is not on. Once ‘admin’ is entered, click on ‘Login’ to enter the router’s configuration page.

*Note* Make sure the ‘WAN IP address’, ‘WAN Subnet Mask’, ‘WAN Gateway’, and ‘WAN DNS’ are filled with numbers. This indicates that the router is communicating with the modem (your ISP). If you are able to get those numbers, most likely you’re on the internet.

*Note* the next step is for those who can log onto the router page but cannot get an internet connection through the ISP. (WAN IP addresses all show 0’s)

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4. The page should look like this after you have logged onto the next page. The next step is to click on the ‘Administration’ to the left side of the screen.

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5. At the bottom of the ‘Administration’ section you should see

a button says ‘Clone MAC’. Click on ‘Clone MAC’ (this will let the router copy the MAC address on the Ethernet adapter.)

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6. There should be a confirmation after you click on the ‘Clone

MAC’ button. Acknowledge it and restart the computer

afterwards. If you still have trouble getting an internet connection or have other questions please follow the instructions in our FAQ section.

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DSL internet setup

Section 1

1. Make sure that DSL account Login ID and Password is in

2. Connect the DSL modem to the WAN Port on the router

3. Connect your computer(s) to port 1-3 on the router with

4. Turn the computer(s), DSL modem, router ON if they are

*Note* Make sure the WAN LED light and ports 1-3 LED lights are ON in the front panel of the router.

Section 2

1. At the desktop (Windows based Operating System).

2. Enter default password ‘admin’ in the ‘Administration

3. Once you have successfully logged onto the Broadband

hand (i.e.: username@your_internet_company.net)

with an Ethernet cable

Ethernet cable(s) (or connect using HomePlug) * If using HomePlug to connect, please make sure they all have the same network password to set on with the router

off at this point

Click ‘Start’ > go to ‘Run’ > and type in this address in the box: internet browser should automatically open up the ‘Broadband Router Status’ page (See Part 1 – Section 2 {2} for image). If the page shows ‘Page cannot be displayed’ or blank then please go to our FAQ section for more helpful information.

Password’ column (make sure CAPS key is OFF click ‘Login’

Router page, you should see a list of various links on the left side of your screen. (See Part 1 – Section 2 – {4} for

http://192.168.8.1 and press ‘enter’. Your

) and

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4. At this point the ‘WAN IP’ addresses should show all 0’s.

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It is usual and common because the router hasn’t been setup to have a connection between your ISP and the PE904-R. Please click on ‘WAN’ under ‘EZ Setup’ and the page should look like this after:

*Note* In case if the WAN IP addresses are listed, it means the router is getting a connection from the modem (your ISP). Try to see if you can go onto the internet by reopening your intern et browser and inpu t a website URL. If you still cannot get online, please see FAQ. If you do not get any numbers and they are all 0.0.0.0 please continue with the installation.

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5. Most of DSL internet service providers have PPPoE type

of connection. Bubble in ‘PPPoE’ as your ‘WAN Connection Type’ and it should bring down a longer menu with ‘PPPoE Account’ that is where you input your full primary e-mail address from your ISP (i.e.

username@domain.net) * Some DSL ISP use only a username as your PPPoE Account name

6. Next, type in the password for that e-mail account in

‘PPPoE Password’

7. ‘PPPoE Service Name’, ‘Dial on Demand’, and ‘Auto

Disconnect when Idle’ should be left as is. After

finishing the input on the ‘PPPoE Account’ and ‘PPPoE

Password’, press the ‘Save & Restart’ button for the

changes to take effect.

8. A ‘Connect’ or a ‘Disconnect’ button should appear after

the ‘Save and Restart’. If it appears to be ‘Connect’,

then click on the ‘Connect’ button and the router will try

to communicate with your ISP. Once the process is

finished, the ‘Connect’ button will become a ‘Disconnect’

button and if a ‘Disconnect’ appears, then it means you’re

already on the internet and ready to surf the net.

Part 3 Macintosh Setup

Section 1

Since Macintosh uses the same type of internet browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape etc.), users can follow the same procedures provided under Part 1 (for cable broadband internet services) or Part 2 (for DSL/PPPoE based internet services). Some Macintosh based Operating Sy st em might require some changes under its configuration. The steps

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below will most likely allow your Macintosh system to communicate with the PE904-R after the changes have been made.

Section 2

(For Macintosh OS 8.0 & 9.0)

1. Boot up your Macintosh computer

2. Make sure all cables are plugged in and all the proper lights

3. Click on the ‘Apple’ icon to bring up the menu

4. Click on ‘Control Panel’

5. Then click on ‘TCP/IP’

6. Make sure Ethernet is selected where it says ‘Connect as’ and

7. Leave the ‘DHCP Client ID’ blank and close it

8. Make sure click Save button at the end

9. Please restart your Macintosh system for the changes to take

10. After the Mac is up and running, open up your web browser

Section 3

(For Macintosh OS X or 10.00)

1. Boot up your Macintosh computer

2. Make sure all cables are plugged in and all the proper lights

3. Click on the ‘Apple’ icon

4. Go to ‘System Preference’

5. Click on ‘Network’ and choose ‘New Location’

6. Select your Ethernet card under the first configuration box

are on

change the configuration to ‘DHCP’

effect

and type in this address: ‘http://192.168.8.1’ and follow the instructions under Part 1 and Part 2 to continue the installation.

are on

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7. Pick the ‘TCP/IP’ tab and change it to ‘DHCP’

8. Click on ‘Apply’ to save the settings that you have just

changed.

9. A reboot of the system might be required for the changes to

take effect

*Note* Once the settings have been changed, the Macintosh computer should be able to log onto the router’s configuration page and setup for the above 2 sections for your specific type of internet connection. Please read through our FAQ guide if further assistance is needed on setting up a Macintosh. Thank you for your patience.

Part 4 Powerline Setup

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The HomePlug Portion will connect directly using the power adapter that is provided. The Network Password is the same password that is used with the HomePlug encryption of all products that are on your Powerline network. By default, the network password is “HomePlug”. You can easily change your Broadband Powerline router network password by click the ‘Update’ button, after you key in your new network password. To look for all HomePlug units that are connected to your network, click the “Scan Now” button. This will list (in the provided area) all the HomePlug units that are connected, including Mac Addresses.

Aftermath Congratulations, you have just successfully installed the PE904-R. You should notice after the connection has been established, the ‘Broadband Router Status’ page will display a list of ‘WAN IP Addresses’. This shows that there has been a connection going through the modem and the router. After this point, you don’t have use your DSL dial up software no more on your computer.

*Note* If no connections were made or the ISP did not establish a connection to your PE904-R, please refer to our FAQ page. Thank you.

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Chapter 3: Basic Configuration

The next chapter will explain in details of how each function on the router works. It will be split a total of 5 sections. Each section will tell you some of the most common and some advanced usages on a router. Users can take advantage of this section to suit their own best settings on the router.

Section 1 – Broadband Router Device Status

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*Note* this page will be displayed after you have entered:

http://192.168.8.1 under your internet browser. The ‘Device Status’

page tells you what are the current IP addresses you’re getting from: Your ISP (Internet Service Provider), your router, and the last log on that was the ‘Refresh’ button will reset it back to your current login. Press ‘Administration Password’ is where you enter the password to log into the router’s configuration page. By default the password is ‘admin’ and it is case sensitive. The password can be changed under ‘Administration’ page once you’re logged into the router page. After you have input the password, click on the ‘Login’ to enter the next page.

Section 2 – Broadband Router Device Info

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After you entered the password for the ‘Administration Password’ and have logged onto it, a page like this will display. It is similar with the previous page but with more options to choose from. On the left side is where you adjust/change settings for your router. The middle (Device Info) tells you exactly what the current version of firmware is running and if you are getting IP addresses from outside or within your network. The details of each selection on the left of the page will be described as we move on to the next sections.

Section 3 - Administration (Part 1)

This page allows you to change some of the most commonly used items on a router.

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Reset to Default – By clicking this it will give you a confirmation on whether or not the router should be reset back to the factory default setting. If you have accidentally changed a setting on a router and does not remember the setting you previously had, then it is suggested that you click on ‘Reset to Default’ button.

Backup System Setting – This option allows storing your current settings by saving it onto your hard-disk. It saves the current settings on the router to your computer.

Restore System Setting – User can obtain the router settings from here after the user has saved the information on the router. This option can

load previous settings from the hard-dis k.

Old Password/New Password/Confirm Password – This section

allows the user to change the administration password on the router. A user can change the default password ‘admin’ to a different password for security reasons. (Strongly recommended)

Auto Logout, when Idle Time is over: - You can change the amount of time for the router to take before it automatically logs out itself if there is an idle occurred.

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Part 2 (Administration Continued)

Upgrade Firmware – This is the place to update the firmware on the

router. Once the user has downloaded the firmware off of our website

www.Gigafast.com and saved onto a floppy or a hard-disk (hard drive):

1. Click on the ‘Browse’ button

2. Locate the firmware (file) where the user stored (Floppy, hard-

disk) and click on the ‘Go’ button.

*Note* this process should take a few moments. If the update is a success or a failure, it will give you a confirmation on either one of the events. Do not turn off the power of the router during the update

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firmware process. If a user gets such error “Update failed” then please refer to our FAQ guide.

View System Event Log – Allows users to view the most recent events that have happened. For example, each time when a user logs onto the ISP (Internet Service Provider) it will record it under the log. It will be erased every time the router is unplugged, and plugged back in. This function provides administrator a convenient diagnostic method for troubleshooting. It also records the detailed intruder information for analysis. Press REFRESH button to display the latest events.

Clone MAC – This allows the router to a copy of the Ethernet adapter’s MAC address. It is used only when a user have trouble connecting to the ISP (Internet Service Provider). Please refer to our

FAQ guide for further explanation.

Restart System – This option will refresh the router if there were any

changes made. Force router to do a system restart immediately. It is not commonly used.

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